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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who took over Garcia-Garcia's house?
(a) His grandchildren.
(b) Bandidos.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Movie lovers.

2. Which season is it when the book begins?
(a) Late summer.
(b) Mid winter.
(c) Fall.
(d) Early spring.

3. What does Nayeli want a suitor to do?
(a) Propose.
(b) Do cartwheels.
(c) Win the lottery.
(d) Serenade her.

4. Who is Garcia-Garcia's favorite film star?
(a) Steve McQueen.
(b) Stephano Serande.
(c) King Dream.
(d) Stephie Graff.

5. What does the narco say the surfos will get for making him wait?
(a) Reward.
(b) Gold.
(c) Bullet.
(d) Lecture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occasionally wiped out forests, jungles, and beaches?

2. What did Garcia-Garcia want to bring to the town in 1936?

3. Why does the narco think he can make a killing in the town?

4. How do the bandidos view the village?

5. What does Irma say would have made Maria's husband stay?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Irma remind Nayeli of when she takes her to the bus terminal?

2. In Chapter Six, what threat does Irma make toward Garcia-Garcia?

3. What happened when the peso dropped in value?

4. In Chapter Five, what shocks Irma about pinto beans?

5. How do the bandidos treat Nayeli?

6. What is the story of The Seven Samurai?

7. What are the bandidos's jobs?

8. What is crabbing?

9. What is Veronica like?

10. Where are the men in Yolo's family?

(see the answer keys)

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